Can we talk about how Vincent admitted to being selfish? He literally wants to die by Selene's hand so she carries the guilt of his murder forever. That is some next-level toxicity. The acting in (Dubbed) True Love From A Fake Death! is incredible, especially when he smiles while admitting his dark plans. It gives me chills every time. Definitely not a healthy relationship dynamic!
I did not expect the medicine to be Slowbane poison! The way Selene tasted it and realized Vincent was deceiving her was a huge plot twist. He said it was for his cold, but it was actually to make her his eternal prisoner of guilt. The tension in this scene of (Dubbed) True Love From A Fake Death! was palpable. Vincent is truly unhinged in his pursuit of keeping her close.
This episode perfectly illustrates the difference between love and obsession. Vincent thinks binding Selene to him through his death is romantic, but Selene correctly identifies it as extreme selfish possession. The dialogue in (Dubbed) True Love From A Fake Death! hits hard. 'I'd rather die by your hand' is such a dramatic line, but it shows how far he is willing to go. It's tragic and terrifying all at once.
The moment Selene realizes Vincent knew all along about her past feelings and is now using them against her is devastating. She thought they were reconnecting, but he was plotting this poison scheme. The look on her face when she says 'Your words mean nothing' was powerful. (Dubbed) True Love From A Fake Death! really knows how to break your heart with these emotional confrontations.
Vincent's logic is so flawed. He says since they can't walk this life together, he'd rather die by her hand so she never forgets him. That is not a solution, that is a curse! The costume design and setting in (Dubbed) True Love From A Fake Death! are beautiful, but the story is dark. I hope Selene finds a way to escape this palace and his toxic grip soon.